Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal and Tottenham could be set for World Cup 2018 venue clash
London could push for three venues if England's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 is successful - despite FIFA rules only allowing that figure in exceptional circumstances.[LNB]Wembley has already been designated by the 2018 bid team as the venue for the opening game and final. [LNB]And should the London bid team attempt to use the Olympic Stadium as the second venue, they would spark a battle between Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and Tottenham's planned new 56,000-seater home as to who would gain the potential third slot. [LNB] Geordie boys: Alan Shearer and Gazzaback Newcastle's bid for 2018 at Wembley[LNB]If London is unsuccessful in attempting to win three venues, both Arsenal and Spurs would be left without games. [LNB]As revealed in Sportsmail, Chelsea's Stamford Bridge is not being considered as it does not meet strict FIFA criteria. [LNB]Liverpool's bid, meanwhile, has been dealt a blow after Everton's proposal for a new stadium in Kirkby was rejected by the Government. [LNB] Competing: Arsenal's Emirates Stadium is a potential third London venue for 2018[LNB]Also included in their bid was Liverpool's planned new home in Stanley Park, although a revamped Anfield was also submitted as insurance. [LNB]Bid chief executive Andy Anson said: 'Liverpool have a very convincing bid, it's 2009 now and we're talking about 2018. Liverpool are optimistic that the funding for their new stadium is around the corner. [LNB]'The fallback option is Anfield. They would clearly have to make improvements but it is there as an iconic stadium as part of their bid book. [LNB]'We'll be evaluating their bid in that light. It's when the inspectors come over by the end of August that we'll have a solution everyone buys into.' [LNB] Big game hunter: Sir Alex Ferguson has title in his sights as Manchester United's rival stars set to miss 10 games on African adventureAmanda Holden backs London, Wallace and Gromit support Bristol and Lennox Lewis loves Leeds... England's cities battle for the right to stage 2018 World Cup matchesEXCLUSIVE: Chelsea home Stamford Bridge set for World Cup 2018 snubTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
